Here is the list of top startups by Yale University Alumni
1. Nykaa
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels. The company provides various face serums, toners, hair serums, and exfoliators. It offers trending makeup and routines. The business model includes new product launches and beauty advice.
Key facts about Nykaa
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $103M
- Investors: TVS Capital Funds, Steadview and 65 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Mar 31, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 188 Competitors
2. Medidata
AI-based clinical trial management software for researchers. It offers a platform for data analysis, research experiment protocol designing, trail planning, supply, clinical management, and data management among others. The company has developed products such as CATIA R2021x, 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA, BIOVIA, and more which assist with the drug discovery process.
Key facts about Medidata
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $41.5M
- Investors: Insight Partners, TFS and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Nov 06, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 350 Competitors
3. Palantir
Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions. It is a software company that specializes in big data analytics and provides software platforms for analyzing and integrating large amounts of data. Its software powers real-time, AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprise, from the factory floors to the front lines.
Key facts about Palantir
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.46B
- Investors: Founders Fund, Artis Ventures and 171 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 3,452 Competitors
4. MongoDB
Provider of a cloud-based database-as-a-service platform. The platform uses distributed infrastructure on commodity servers and supports developers in building mobile and web applications. Features of the product include data visualization, vector search, stream processing, cluster distribution, and more.
Key facts about MongoDB
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $311M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Intel and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 10, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 162 Competitors
5. Thumbtack
App based platform to connect users with local service professionals. The platform allows users to find, compare, and hire professionals for plumbing, house cleaning, landscaping, and photography. It allows customers to describe requirements in detail based on questions asked on the platform and it deliver custom quotes from vetted professionals. It enables users to compare prices, see reviews, and hire a professional online.
Key facts about Thumbtack
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series H
- Total Funding till date: $699M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 31, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 2,156 Competitors
